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There are bad episodes that you can enjoy, and then there is “Unity”, the episode from Superman: The Animated Series which the Good Brothers cover on this week’s DCAU Review. Join the hosts as they struggle through a painstakingly bad episode filled with nonsensical plot devices, frightening animation, confusing character origins, and more Dennis Haysbert than you can shake a unity monster tentacle at. Plus a pair of historic scores from this week’s scorecard. Strap in and enjoy this historic and entertaining breakdown of one of the worst the DCAU has to offer!

This week on the DCAU Review, the Good Brothers tackle “Where There’s Smoke” from Superman: The Animated Series, which introduces the series original character Volcana to the DCAU. Cal and Liam talk Superman’s confusing choice in administering justice, terrific animation, laying the groundwork for key plots used later in Justice League Unlimted and we learn the answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s mind from the beginning of the DCAU: What turns Jimmy Olsen on?

Cal & Liam continue their stay in Metropolis for the month of June with the introduction of Supergirl to the DCAU with the Superman: The Animated Series episodes “Little Girl Lost Parts 1 & 2.” Cal and Liam discuss the diabolical plan of Darkseid to smash earth with a comet, Jimmy Olsen in the main supporting role, Supergirl’s comic origin vs her DCAU origin and the Good Brothers start a petition to get Ed Asner cast in the New Gods live action movie. All of this a full scorecard on this week’s DCAU Review!

The Good Brothers return to Metropolis and Superman: The Animated Series to kick off the month of June, with the episode “Identity Crisis” featuring the debut of classic Superman rogue, Bizarro. Cal and Liam discuss an unnecessary redemption arc, Clancy Brown’s Lexposition, the polluted waters of Metropolis, whether Bizarro’s suit is apart of his skin and Tim Daly’s best villain foil being himself. All of this and a complete scorecard on this week’s DCAU Review!

As last week’s crossover episode alluded to, the good brothers detail a very special crossover event in this week’s episode of the DCAU Review. As promised, episode 19 covers “World’s Finest”, aka the first official Batman/Superman interaction in the DCAU. On this week’s episode, the fellas talk the voice acting “Dream Team” assembled for this episode, some inconsistent and rather infuriating animation, how this episode still holds up under the pressure of nostalgia, plus the introduction of THREE new sound effects! All of this and your weekly episode scorecard!

Episode 18 of the DCAU Review features our first superhero crossover event as Liam & Cal cover Superman: The Animated Series episode Speed Demons. Hear the brothers discuss this incarnation of the Flash vs. the more well known and loved version featured in Justice League, “Weather Wizard” as a serious threat, and the exciting reveal of their own DCAU fan-theory!

The boys continue with their stay in Metropolis, covering two episodes of Superman: The Animated Series once again on this week’s edition of The DCAU Review. Both of the episodes reviewed this week share the common thread of one of Superman’s archenemies, and a pivotal protagonist in the DCAU, Brainiac! Listen to the brothers talk about Brainiac’s character motivation, his chemistry and contrast with Lex Luthor, a important moment that goes on to impact Justice League Unlimited, and the return of Liam talking #CapeMovement. All of this, plus a pair of episode scorecards, all in one neat and tidy episode!Stream or download this week’s episode below and be sure to subscribe to us a on iTunes and now on the Google Podcast App!